[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by UserSince2005

We need reform uk in asap. All these foreign freeloaders

They're not all freeloaders. I work and a lot of them do.

[UserSince2005]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

They're not all freeloaders. I work and a lot of them do.

You might not be a net deficit to the uk if you got a council flat but many many are.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by UserSince2005

Council should be for English only though.

I have settled status.
I've always rented privately, but every year they raise the rent. It's crazy.

[Beso]

I wouldnt give the landlord any notice if I were you

[Vanessa]

My colleague lives in Luton. She says is much cheaper in there and it's only half an hour by train. Sounds good to me?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

My colleague lives in Luton. She says is much cheaper in there and it's only half an hour by train. Sounds good to me?

That's nothing, when I lived in London I lived in Zone 3 and it took me 35-45minutes to get to work in the morning. Luton may as well be in London imo plus there's an airport there

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

That's nothing, when I lived in London I lived in Zone 3 and it took me 35-45minutes to get to work in the morning. Luton may as well be in London imo plus there's an airport there

Yes, I think it's worth considering.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

plus there's an airport there

Youtube video

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

My colleague lives in Luton. She says is much cheaper in there and it's only half an hour by train. Sounds good to me?

Originally Posted by Niamh.

That's nothing, when I lived in London I lived in Zone 3 and it took me 35-45minutes to get to work in the morning. Luton may as well be in London imo plus there's an airport there

But it's Luton. C'mon.

Bedford?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

But it's Luton. C'mon.

Bedford?

Luton is no different to other outer area's of London imo

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by parmnion

I wouldnt give the landlord any notice if I were you

No, not yet. Not until I find something suitable.

[Vanessa]

I'm considering moving either outside London or in the zone 6 areas. They still have the trains.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I love this place, but it's getting way too expensive. Surely I can find a cheaper place?
I was thinking a studio flat.
I'll try with the council as well. That will probably take time, but worth a try.

…big changes, eh…and yes, it’ll give you much more choice outside of London, Vanessa…I know that you like to travel around in your down time/on your days off…?…so maybe travel out to some of the surrounding areas and see which places you like and check out what’s available their in terms of rental costs and also what the local amenities etc are…?…let us know how it all progresses, yeah…/…and good luck, you’ll get just the right thing…..

[Vanessa]

I've seen bedsits in my area that are close to my workplace and looks really nice. Might go for something like that.
And bills are included.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I've seen bedsits in my area that are close to my workplace and looks really nice. Might go for something like that.
And bills are included.

A bedsit wouldn't be so bad to stay local if that's what you'd prefer

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

A bedsit wouldn't be so bad to stay local if that's what you'd prefer

Its because I work early mornings. I'm
worried I could be late if I live too far away?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

Its because I work early mornings. I'm
worried I could be late if I live too far away?

Yeah I know what you mean, extra sleep is always good too

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yeah I know what you mean, extra sleep is always good too

My colleague has a car, so they drive from Luton to London. But the train isn't very reliable.

[Vanessa]

I'll have to save some money for the deposit. But I've seen some nice studio flats for around a 1000 pounds a month.
I can afford that. And i still have housing benefit.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I'll have to save some money for the deposit. But I've seen some nice flat for around a 1000 pounds a month. I can afford that. And i still have housing benefit.

…I’ve seen that in my local area there are ‘no deposit’ rentals, I don’t know if that’s a thing for you also…

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Vanessa

I've seen bedsits in my area that are close to my workplace and looks really nice. Might go for something like that.
And bills are included.

….see what you feel is best…. (and affordable…)… for you, Vanessa …there is obviously some huge positives in staying in an area you know and feel comfortable and familiar with, also…when you see the place that’s right for you, wherever it is…?..you’ll know it feels right to go for it…